The global economy is under a major shift. The major theme of the economy
is shifting from ‘market fundamentalism’ to ‘sustainable development’. Major
goals of corporations are moving from ‘profit maximization’ to ‘corporate
social responsibility’.

HERI (Hankyoreh Economic Research Institute) is a Seoul-based think tank
to research a new economic paradigm to overcome market fundamentalism.

Since its foundation in 2007, HERI has conducted research on sustainable
development. HERI’s fields of research include research on corporate social
responsibility (CSR), education on sustainable development (ESD), socially
responsible investment (SRI), social enterprises, media, East Asian economic
community, and policymaking ecosystems.

HERI works with the central and local governments, corporations, and civil
society organizations including foundations, NGOs, and NPOs.

HERI publishes its research outcome in the forms of research reports (posted
on the web), international forums (Asia Future Forum), educational programs
(MBA for Social Entrepreneurs), and consulting service (sustainability report
advisory).

HERI is very open to international collaboration. HERI is already firmed
networked with CSR and sustainability researchers in China, Japan and Korea.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any interest in international
collaboration for sustainable development.